Menopause and massage pt. 1
Okay, so let's talk about menopause, exercise, and recovery. It's generally recommended that peri & post menopausal women work out HARD every other day with an active recovery day in between. Now, this doesn't mean sinking into the couch... It can, if that's what you want... Keep in mind that during this transition we lose elasticity so to stay limber, that may mean you keep it movin'. Or... You could get a massage!! (You know I'm gonna sneak it in) Massage "flushes" your muscles, so you push out the fluid that carries the waste products of muscle breakdown and make way for fresh, nutrient-rich blood to come in and help repair and rebuild. Research shows it can help prevent DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). In one study, researchers had volunteers push out reps on a leg press until their quads and hamstrings flew the white flag of surrender. Half received a massage the other half hobbled home. The massage group rated their post exercise pain a...
